Home Potential

I'm addicted to HGTV & DIY Network! With the purchase of my new home I have found myself watching many programs dedicated to home renovation, decoration and even staging for selling. I love seeing the design ideas for architecture as well as room decoration that various designers come up with. I'm even watching a show now that teaches viewers about prevention from many home threats - moisture, storm, rodents, safety, insulation the list goes on and on. I love thinking of the possibilities for my new place.

Speaking if which the second deal is coming along. I've placed an offer on another house and was accepted. Inspection was completed next week and we start negotiations. I hope this deal goes through better than the other. I'm actually glad the other one didn't work out. Things truly happen for a reason, I am more happy now with my second choice.

Happy Mother's Day

Congratulations to all moms today! I celebrated mother's day with my mom this past Thursday. In Mexico mother's day is on May 10th and my mother prefers to celebrate that day. I took the day off work and enjoyed a day of pampering and shopping with my mom. Today I'm not sure what I'll do, maybe celebrate it with my sister and her family. I am feeling a bit sick and perhaps will just stay in. I think the cold weather and being out Friday night made me come down with a cold - boohoo!

In Front of the Chicago Theater During Looptopia

Last night was fun, cold but entertaining, After a long day of work my friend Lidia and I met up around 7pm and headed towards the Looptopia designated spots. It was interesting to see outdoor performances. I really enjoyed seeing many people out and about walking through the downtown streets long after business hours. That is something that I never understood from out main city area. Of course it didn't compare to New York, Paris or Mexico late night downtown traffic, but at least it was a step in that direction. I am a truly a city girl and want that for my city.

I didn't stay till the 5am end mark, we met a few additional friends for a late dinner and then I left shortly before midnight. From what I heard toward the late-late post midnight hours things got a bit rowdy and perhaps that city wasn't as well prepared. That surprised me knowing that many more students live in the loop, law enforcement should have known better.

The Home Search Continues

I was very disappointed to have to let go of the home I had made an offer on. Things were going pretty well, the home inspection found a few items I wanted to negotiate with, but nothing major that would make me want to walk away from the deal. A few days later however I received notice that the second appraisal was not coming in to the figure it needed to be. It was actually more that 15K difference, and I was not up to paying that much difference.

I'm a firm believer that things happen for a reason and after looking through more homes I think I might have found a better home to call my own.

Chicago Immigration Reform Protest March - May 1 2007

Thousands crowded the streets again today in what seemed the largest protest for immigration to date. As thousands marched and cheered loudly for change, law enforcement was readily available marching beside them.

This year I wasn't able to take the day off to march along. I did however break away from the office for a bit and captured this brief video.